drawnbythesword | 02 [Action]

[Waking up in some strange room he didn't recognize was not on this young boy's agenda today. Whatever the place was, he wasn't too keen on staying in it for long. Thankfully, he found a note on the nearby desk that told him Richard was in "House #43". It looked similar to the boy's writing, and hey, would he really steer him wrong?

So today, you might find this younger Asbel in one of two places; First, you might find him wandering the village, looking quite confused as he searched for something. If he sees you, he may run up to you, saying if he can ask you a question.

...Alternatively, you may very well find him at his desired destination, House #43. It really is difficult to find a house when the numbering is all out of order. In the case of the latter scenario, you will see (and hear) him shouting at the top of his lungs at the house.]

Heeyyy, Richaaarrd! Are you in there?! [...Apparently someone's never heard of knocking on the door first.]

((ooc: Asbel's been reduced physically and mentally to the age of 11. Replies will come from

seekscrosophie for the sake of icons.))

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Oh? A private hill? Sounds exciting. [You can tell from the ever-so-fake excitement in Isamu's voice.]

Uh-huh! Father told me to stay away from it because of the monsters there, but that's what makes it interesting!

[...Right, because leading someone into a den of monsters is totally the best way to start off a relationship.]

Yeah, of course. If it was just a regular old hill it'd be boring.

Yeah, and it has this awesome view on this cliff of the ocean below! We fell off it, even!

[Isamu raises both eyebrows now.] You fell off?

[It's about now Naoki comes wandering back out toward the living room, no doubt bringing along Richard with him (albeit younger than he and Isamu are used to).]

Sorry to keep you guys waiting.

Yeah, you see, when we were there, this--

[...And his train of thought is cut off as he suddenly spots the person he was waiting for.]

...Richard! [He hops to his feet.]

Asbel!

[That pouty expression changes almost instantly once he sees the other boy and he... okay, yeah, he's running over to him now.]

You really are here...

[What the...

Isamu gives Naoki a blank look, then pinches the bridge of his nose for a moment. So much for the awkward situation.]

[Naoki just looks back at him, gives a slight, helpless shake of his head. Then he walks over to sink down heavily on the couch.

After a moment, once something occurs to him--]

Say, Asbel--how'd you know to come here looking for Richard?

When I woke up this morning, I found a piece of paper that said he'd be here!

A piece of paper? Was it in my handwriting?

[Richard looks curious now. He doesn't remember writing anything like that...]

[Richard had probably left him a note. Isamu stays quiet, letting the two boys work things out.]

[Naoki looks thoughtful--he's not going to say anything either, arms folded over his chest.]

It looked neater than yours usually does, but yeah, it did. [He hands the paper over to Richard, even.]

[Richard takes it and looks at it for a moment before his eyes widen.]

This is... this is definitely my handwriting. But I don't remember writing this at all...

Well, you know... This place works weird like that.

[Naoki's just smiling a bit without saying a word, looking at Richard.]

How don't you remember it? It's your writing!

I don't know. All I know is that I wasn't the one who wrote it.

[He turns back to Naoki, curious.]

You said you know me from the future-- does that have anything to do with this letter?

[This one's all yours, man.]

Most likely. The you I know probably gave it to the Asbel I know.

[He turns his attention to Asbel, tilting his head slightly. He sees no reason to hide the truth from him, either.]

You, too. I know you when you're older.